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niversity landscape
outward and u
Story by Jessica Robertson
"We've been
looking at
construction (this
year) in a holistic
way as opposed to
each building.
We're trying to
determine how
each project
affects the
campus overall.
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- Dave Irvin, Plant
Operations
t times in 2004 and 2005, it seemed there were as many
construction workers on campus as there were students. From
basic classroom upgrades to more ambitious projects like a new
science and engineering complex, the face of UH was changing.
"I wouldn't consider this an abnormal amount of
construction" said Dave Irvin, associate vice president of plant
I operations. "As the University grows, our mission grows. We're
striving for excellence and Tier I (research) status, and part of
that is having facilities to support that (goal)!'
Construction on the science and engineering building, which
will include a 550-seat auditorium and state-of-the art
classrooms and laboratories, will be completed in time for classes
in Fall 2005. A special research tower in the building is still
being designed; its construction will begin in the fall and will be
complete in April 2006.
The project stuck to its timeline, though a manufacturer's
error delayed the installation of exterior panels on the research
tower during the winter break. Part of Entrance 14 near the
building was closed to accommodate the construction.
Safety modifications around the building, including additional
pedestrian lighting and security cameras, have also been put in
place throughout the campus, Irvin said.
"We've been looking at construction (this year) in a holistic
way as opposed to each building" he said. "We're trying to
determine how each project affects the campus overall!'
Another of this year's projects was a renovation and
remodeling of the M.D. Anderson Memorial Library that added
250,000 square feet to the building. Crews are now working on
updating the older sections of the library.
"When we finish, you won't... know where the old building
stops and the new one starts" Irvin said.
Other projects included a $ 17 million expansion of the
Cullen Oaks residential complex and a $4.5 million renovation
of the School of Theatre and the Lyndall Finley Wortham
Theatre.
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